# MEDIA Flashcards
2 main types of media
- Mainstream media (mass media) - controlled by big media companies or the GOV (CNN, The NYTs)
- Alternative media - individuals sharing opinions and thoughts through an informal channel (YB, FB)
Mainstream Media
the old days when not have access to the Inter => the only way to get current Inf.
have a choice but be influenced by peo had the Inf. => who possess the inf. holds lots of power over the pub.
Alternative Media
the presence of social media => giving every1 an opportunity to spread the words if needed. (some think AM is less biased and manipulative than the M counterpart)
journalism
the work of collecting, writing, and publishing or broadcasting news stories and articles
bump into (different channels with different types of content)
to accidentally hit against something
the types of journalism
- broadcast = electrically transmit (inf. is transmitted/ broadcasted/ disseminate)
- investigative journalism
- Blogging (~the alternative media <= creat his or her own blog, start transmitting news at zero cost)
- immersion journalism (focus on experience rather than peo or author himself)
- Analytical journalism (transcends facts to offer opinions and commentaries)
disseminate inf.
to spread inf.
cover (a single news story at different locations)
to report the news about a particular important event ( the presidential election voting events)
collaborative journalism
reporters like different pieces of puzzle collaborate with 1 another to make the story complete.
investigative journalism
is used to expose the truth
Collaborative journalists
pieces of puzzle
Investigative journalists
reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing
embark on/upon sth
to start sth new or important:
immerse one’s self on sth
to spend most of your time doing sth or thinking about it
immersion journalism
focuses on experience rather than the writer
Primary purpose of journalism
to relay facts
transcend
to go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary
Analytical journalism
by giving extensive content like more in-depth analysis on news by interviewing peo or analyzing facts to engage the audience
pundits
peo offering opinions or commenting on certain subject matters, are expert
contradict
to imply the opposite or a denial of
confusion
a lack of understanding, or a state of disorder
bonds
an official paper given by the government
stocks
part of the ownership of a company that can be bought by members of the public
news anchor
the presenter of the news
(speak) eloquently (without looking at the notes)
in a way that gives a strong, clear message
teleprompter
a tool used by news anchors to read news
columnist
a writer of a newspaper or magazine that may his or her offers opinions on a certain topic.
not a reporter
Editor
the gatekeeper between the writer and the audience.
to prepare, modify, polish and enhance the writing before disseminating it
chief editor (= lead editor)
who has final responsibility for its operations and policies
correspondent
who stays or lives in a distant place to gather and report news.
ombudsman
s.1 who works for a government or large organization and deals with the complaints made against it
meteorologist
a good-looking guy you can see them conducting weather forecast
Fourth estate
represents the mass media
Fifth estate
represents other than mass media
deem (it unnecessary)
to consider or judge something in a particular way
tabloids
deliver news on different
sensational topics like scandals, zodiac signs, or
gossips.
=> reading this to be entertaining but such a waste of time
propaganda (n)
be used by mass media, controlled by the GOV to manipulate to public => GV get what it wants
manipulate
to control sth or s.1 to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
to instill hatred on
ex: The Chinese GV is famous for spreading propaganda to the public to
instill hatred on America
Ex: North Korea is known for
disseminating and brainwashing the public by
using propaganda, saying its leader is God
brainwash
to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them
manipulation
controlling s.1 or sth to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
brainwashing
the process of making s.1 believe sth by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other inf from reaching them
corrupted (mass media)
dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money
sacrifice for (die for)
to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person
be manipulated by
to control sth or s.1 to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
widespread (a)
existing or happening in many places and/or among many peo
(a sense of) nationalism
the feeling of “my country is better than all the rest”
* is the same as Patriotism
a heroic (nation)
very brave or great
(stands for) the righteousness
morally correct behaviour , or a feeling that you are behaving in a morally correct way
(Sacrificing is) virtuous
having good moral qualities and behavior
serve the military for
the good of ‘our’ country
willingness to serve our country and contribute to the common good
Propaganda
an effective tool used by the GV’s mass media manipulating and brainwashing the public
